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News Feed Latest worldwide news Why shouldn't Marissa Mayer look hot? Yes --- Marissa Mayer posed for Vogue. Her skin is creamy, her hair perfect. She looks gorgeous. It's not surprising; it's Vogue. CORRECTED-Brazil's Anima hires Ita, Bank of America for IPO -sources (Corrects paragraph 5 to change name of company mulling IPO to Ser Educacional instead of Ser Educao, removes reference to Abril Educao as Ser is not a unit of Abril; adds new story number for IFR report) George and Keanu's excellent adventure Strombo visits Keanu Reeves' Arch Motorcycles where the actor reveals a previously unknown side of himself. Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. Giant panda gives birth in Washington, but who's the daddy? WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A giant panda gave birth to a cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington on Friday - though it's not immediately clear who the father might be. Table for Three For Two Female News Anchors, Morning Has Spoken Their news shows may be over for the day, but for Gayle King and Mika Brzezinski, theres still plenty to talk about. Lundqvist Disagrees With Russian Law, but Supports Games Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist said he did not agree with a new law in Russia that has been criticized as antigay, but he said he thought sports and politics should be kept separate. UPDATE 5-Telefonica wins Slim over with sweetened German deal * Telefonica raises bid for KPN's E-Plus to 8.55 bln euros * KPN's biggest shareholder America Movil says to back deal * America Movil maintains tender offer for rest of KPN * Next test will be antitrust review * KPN to get 20.5 pct stake in Telefonica Germany By Sara Webb and Clare Kane AMSTERDAM/MADRID, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Telefonica has raised its bid for KPN's German arm by 6 percent to 8.55 billion euros ($11.5 billion), winning over top KPN investor America Movil a Marketers Invade Montauk This Summer This summer is sponsored by ... Peregrine accountant barred from working for firms overseen by CFTC WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. futures regulator on Monday barred Jeannie Veraja-Snelling from working as an accountant for firms it oversees after she failed to detect the massive fraud at failed brokerage Peregrine Financial Group. Where Sand Is Gold, the Reserves Are Running Dry Storms, tides and a rising sea level are swallowing up chunks of beach along Floridas coastline, but there is almost no sand left offshore to replenish the beaches. Russia concerned about possible U.S. military response in Syria MOSCOW, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Russia is very concerned that Washington may respond militarily to a suspected chemical weapons attack by Syria's government, and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged restraint when talking to his U.S. counterpart, the ministry said on Monday. Roundup Orioles Overpower Athletics as Wild-Card Race Tightens The Orioles took two of three from Oakland to move within two games of the As in the race for the second American League wild-card slot. US repositions guided missile destroyer, ponders course of action for Syria Aug. 24 - U.S. military and national security advisers met with President Barack Obama at the White House to consider options for responding to the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government this week. Sarah Irwin reports. European Union Sets Emergency Session on Suspending Aid to Egypt The Europeans have struggled to negotiate a political solution in the continuing military crackdown. Girl finally gets lung transplant Sarah Murnaghan fully understands all she's been through her lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis that led to her deteriorating lungs, the campaign her parents waged that temporarily changed national policy surrounding organ transplants, and the fact that she came so close to death in the days leading up to her two double lung transplants. Google goes inside the A380 Not content with climbing Mount Fuji or scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Google Street View team has once again stretched the limits of their brief, this time with a full tour inside an Emirates Airbus A380. A writer gets hooked on Africa Author Chibundu Onuzo takes a tour through the vibrant Ghanaian capital of Accra. Routine stuns crowd Miley Cyrus steals Lady Gaga's outrageous performance crown -- bringing a shocked look from Will Smith's family. U.S. court reverses ruling on Sentinel loan in blow to BNY Mellon CHICAGO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Bank of New York Mellon Corp may have to get in line behind former customers of Sentinel Management Group who are seeking to recoup money lost in the futures broker's... If mayors ruled the world CNN's Hala Gorani, in for Christiane Amanpour, speaks with Benjamin Barber about the innovation of cities. Confident Syria Used Chemicals, U.S. Mulls Action An Obama aides statement that Syrias promise to allow United Nations inspectors access to the site of a possible chemical attack was too late appeared to move the United States closer to potential military action. Remote Control At Louisville, Athletic Boom Is Rooted in ESPN Partnership Louisvilles willingness to play football games on Tuesday nights, at ESPNs urging, began a turnaround that led to huge rewards for the university and the network. Well Beers Implicated in Emergency Room Visits A study found that five beer brands were consumed most often by people who ended up in the emergency room. Stephens Wins Close One at US Open American Sloane Stephens overcame numerous deficits Monday to pull out a 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory over Mandy Minella of Luxembourg in the first round of the U.S. Open. Currents | QA Please Pet the Geranium Next month, the Dallas Arboretum will open an eight-acre, $62 million childrens garden complete with a plant petting zoo. Global Health Bacteria Study Offers Clues to Typhoid Mary Mystery A new study sheds more light on how Salmonella typhi, the bacteria that cause typhoid fever, hide in the body. WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher * Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares) World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe Rejecting Fraud Claims, Court Upholds Presidential Election Zimbabwes highest court threw out a legal challenge by the main opposition party charging that the July 31 elections won by President Robert Mugabe were marred by fraud. Bath-time goes interactive in Japan Aug. 22 - "Surfing the web" has taken on new meaning at a university in Tokyo where scientists have turned bath-water into a touch screen. Bathers can add new depth to their cleansing experience by manipulating the water to browse a website, watch a movie or even play games. Rob Muir reports. Challengers to South Carolina Senator Are Lining Up on the Right Conservatives are waging a Republican primary battle to oust Senator Lindsey Graham, who has enraged the far right for reaching across the divide to President Obama. Inspection team comes under fire A U.N. team in Syria to investigate alleged chemical weapons use, comes under sniper fire. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports. ESPN Quits Film Project on Concussions in N.F.L. Citing a lack of editorial control, ESPN ended its collaboration with the public affairs series Frontline on a two-part documentary set to run in October. Dining Review | Connecticut A Review of Mediterraneo, in Norwalk A sister of Mediterraneo in Greenwich and the latest addition to the Z Hospitality Group has a short menu but makes a big impression. Horrors of human trafficking in Florida Their descent into prostitution followed different paths but ended up in the same nightmare abuse, drugs and fear. Disruptions Barbs for Silicon Valley and Some Who Cover It Sam Biddle of Valleywag takes aim at those he finds very rich and very self-absorbed. And some find him gratuitous and simply cruel. U.P.S. to End Health Benefits for Spouses of Some Workers In announcing a move that will affect about 15,000 employees, United Parcel Service cited costs associated with the federal health care law. John Riegger Leads Boeing Classic John Riegger shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday to open a three-stroke lead after the second round of the Champions Tour's Boeing Classic Hosni Mubarak back in court over killing of protesters Deposed Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak, appeared in court Sunday as his retrial resumed on charges involving the killing of hundreds of protesters during the popular 2011 uprising that led to his ouster. What We Eat Tomatoes Ripe for Improvement Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating.

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